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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,262.93, 355,447.31 and 117,179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,262.93, 355,447.31 and 117,179.33 is: 175,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,262.93 : 355,447.31 = 117,179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,262.93/355,447.31 = 117,179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,262.93x = 355,447.31 × 117,179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,262.93x = 41,651,075,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651,075,272.97/237,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,548.18

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